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Text:By Babel's streams we sat and wept
Tune:BABEL'S STREAMS
Media:MIDI file

52. By Babel's streams we sat and wept

1.
By Babel's streams we sat and wept,
While Zion we thought on;
Amidst thereof we hung our harps,
The willow trees upon.
With all the power and skill I have,
I'll gently touch each string;
If I can reach the charming sound,
I'll tune my harp again.

Text Information
First Line: By Babel's streams we sat and wept
Title: By Babel's streams we sat and wept
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1854
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: BABEL'S STREAMS
Meter: C.M.
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
Audio recording: MP3
(Brock Organ)
MIDI file: BabelsStreams.midi

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